linearly

/L IH1 N IY0 ER0 L IY0/
adverb
  1. 1

    In a linear manner.

  2. 2

    In a straight line.

  3. 3

    Sequentially in time; chronologically.

  4. 4

    In the manner of a linear function.

    โ€œThe effect related linearly to the amount of causative agent added.โ€

  5. 5

    Forward or backward, as opposed to laterally or diagonally.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/linearly